CDL-A Truck Driver - Entry Level Training Program - Evansville Job at American Driver, Evansville, IN

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  • American Driver
  • Evansville, IN

Job Description

CDL-A drivers based near Evansville running on this regional fleet typically average between 2,200 and 2,500 miles per week with home time every two weeks while hauling dry van freight across a stable North Central regional freight network. Drivers operating in the Evansville area move freight through established lanes across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin with consistent freight demand supported by long-term shipper partnerships. 

This account operates within approximately a 500-mile radius of Chicago and offers predictable regional routes with steady freight volumes.

Pay & Earnings

  • $0.56–$0.64 CPM depending on experience
  • Average weekly earnings $1,500–$1,600
  • Driver performance bonus available
  • $15 stop pay

Regional Freight Network

  • Dry van freight operating across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
  • 100% no-touch freight
  • Combination of drop and hook, live load, and live unload freight
  • Freight network operates within a 500 mile radius of Chicago
  • Established delivery lanes with consistent freight demand

Home Time

  • Home every two weeks
  • Consistent regional scheduling

Equipment

  • Late-model Freightliner and Kenworth tractors
  • Automatic and 10-speed transmissions
  • Average tractor age approximately 1.5 years
  • Trucks permanently assigned to drivers
  • Many trucks equipped with inverter or APU

Entry-Level Driver Training

  • Drivers with little or no over-the-road experience may qualify for the entry-level training program.
  • Must hold a valid Class A CDL
  • Must have completed at least 120 hours of CDL school training
  • 3–5 week paid training program with a company mentor
  • Training includes safety procedures, ELD compliance, trip planning, and company policies
  • Advancement to solo driving is performance-based


Benefits

  • Benefits begin after 30 days
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • $300 paid orientation paid on first paycheck
  • Travel and lodging provided for orientation

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Valid Class A CDL required
  • Must have held a valid U.S. drivers license for at least 12 consecutive months
  • Stable work history with no major employment gaps
  • Acceptable driving record
  • Must pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug screening hair and urine
  • Drivers located within 500 miles of Manteno, Illinois are encouraged to apply.

Qualified drivers will be contacted by our recruiting team with additional route and equipment details.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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